Shelf trimming



M. CAPLAN SHELF TRIMMING July 30, 1935.

Filed Nov- 24, 1934 2 Sheets-Sheet l Jul 30, 1935.

CAPLAN SHELF TRIMMING 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Nov. 24, 1934 Inveaaif'or:Mosea fl'apZaav,

Patented July 30, 1935 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 6 Claims.

This invention relates to shelf trimming and the like, and aims toprovide an improved, novel and simple form of trimming which willnormally have a tendency to remain properly positioned upon the shelfedge and top, and substantially resist a tendency to slide back upon theshelf top under certain conditions of use.

In the drawings of one embodiment of my invention selected forillustration and description: 7 s

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of my novel trimming, with the elements inposition to be applied to a shelf;

Fig. 2, a view on a. larger scale, of the trimming in position on ashelf, both shown in section; and

Figs. 3 to 11, views similar to Figs. 1, 2, of modified forms ofconstruction.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, my novel trimming comprises a shelf topsection I, the latter substantially the width of the shelf, and of anylength, as it may readilybe handled by the yard, and a shelf edgesection 2 thereon, of paper or other suitable material, preferablyhaving a sufficient body to assist in holding its shape, the .edgesection 2 adapted, Fig. 2, to depend vertically from the top sectionwhen in use, and to hang close to the front shelf edge 3. The edgesection 2 is of suitable depth or height, as desired, and has areinforcing ply of proper material 4 secured thereon, as by cement.

To make the shelf top section I, Fig. 2, a sheet of material of properdimensions is folded on itself longitudinally at a suitable point 5,which later becomes the edge of the top section I, thus providing thetop section I and edge section 2.

In making the fold, the edge section is carried back beneath the topsection, and the fold laid in parallel relation to the shelf top sectionI Fig. 2, for a short distance, and either tightly compressed orcemented, or otherwise locked, and then offset, forming the overhangfold or lip 6. With the fold described, the additional ply 4 ofmaterial, plain or ornamental, is positioned to face outwardly, with itsupper longitudinal edge substantially registering with the fold 6, and,with the section or ply 2, is bent sharply downward therefrom a shortdistance from the edge 5.

If, now, with the trimming applied as in Fig. 2, to the shelf A, in thecourse of ordinary use, putting dishes or other articles on the shelfand taking them from it, the shelf top section as a whole or in part isinclined to slide backwardly from the front edge, the edge section 2,reinforced by the ply 4 and by the fold 5, forming a pronounced offsetof the top section and contacting with the shelf edge, as an anchoringelement, will resist that tendency, and to some extent the tendency toslide longitudinally, and remain in position and act to hold the topsection also in proper position.

At the present time, shelf trimming for the top and edge shelf sectionsis commonly made of one or more integral sheets, and bent downward atthe proper point. Trimming made in this manner, however, will not soreadily stay in position, as the normal curved edge or bend in the paperover the shelf edgewill not hold it as desired. Nor, if the shelf edgesection is a separate piece of material and simplycemented or secured tothe shelf top section in an angular relation, will it restrain the topsection from moving backward under slight pressure to do so.

If preferred,'the fold or lip 6 may be formed by the use of perforations1 through the paper lip, Fig. 3, or by stitching through it, as at 8,Fig. 4.

When made as shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3 or 4, the tendency of the shelf topsection to slide rearwardlyhas a tendency tounfold the edge section 2back on a line with the edge of the top section at the line 5 ofthe'fold. B, orto open up the fold, which cannot be opened, and thesmooth lip affords no resistance to sliding dishes or packages, which,if drawn forward, might have a tendency to catch the edge of thebinding, if there were one, on the lip, and draw the shelf top trimmingforwardly off the shelf.

In Figs. 5 to 11, I have shown modified forms of construction.

In Fig. 5, there is illustrated in perspective a construction comprisinga second vertical ply 9, with a reinforcing ply I 0 on its outer face,which two-ply member is secured by locking the upper edge ll of themember to the inner face of the upper edge of the ply 2, and thenlooking or securing the two sheets as in Fig. 1.

An ornamental ply ill may be so secured to the ply 9, if desired, as aconvenient way of decorating it.

In Figs. 7, 8 and 9, I have shown in perspective and section a thirdmodification, wherein the edge section 2 is reinforced on its inner faceby a second ply I2, plain or decorated, stitched, as at 13, or otherwisesecured to the member 2, leaving the second ply member l2 free above itsstitching to be bent and adjusted at will, as at Fig. 8, or Fig. 9, tobe cemented to the bottom face M of the shelf A, according to thethickness of the shelf, the better to anchor the trimming against strongpushing or sliding action.

In this case, the ply l2 may be backed with a ply l5, which, in turn,may carryat its edge for convenience a strip of adhesive tape H5, orcarry adhesive I! on its edge.

In Figs. 10, 11, are shown a usual shelf edge sheet 2, with a longeranchoring sheet IS, with adhesive at I1, to be secured to the lower faceof a thicker shelf.

My invention is not limited to the particular embodiments shown herein.

I claim:

1. A shelf trimming comprising a sheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself, thus forming a shelf top section and a shelf edge section,the material forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, thefirst ply bent sharply away from the shelf top section at a pointremoved from the folded edge thereof, to form an outstanding coverlesslip, to outline the shelf edge and present an acutely angular, trimminganchoring formation to resist a tendency on the part. of the trimming toslip from its position on the shelf;

2. A shelf trimming comprising a sheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself, thus form-1 ing a shelf top section and a shelf edge section,the material forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, thefirst ply bent sharply away from the shelf 'top section at a pointremoved from the folded edge thereof with the upper edge of thereinforcing member adjacent the fold, to form an outstanding locked lip,to outline the shelf edge and present an acutely, angular, trimminganchoring formation, to resist a tendency on the part of the trimming toslip from its position on the shelf.

3. A shelf trimming comprising asheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself thus forming a shelf top section and a shelf edge section, thematerial forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, the firstply bent sharply away from the shelf top section at a point removed fromthe folded edge thereof with the upangular trimming anchoring formationof plies of material parallel to the shelf edge to resist a tendency onthe part of the trimming to slip from its position on the shelf.

4. A shelf trimming comprising a sheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself, thus forming a shelf top section and a shelf edge section,the material forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, thefirst ply bent sharply away from the shelf top section at a pointremoved from the folded edge thereof and along the upper edge of thereinforcing ply; the fold being locked to form an outstanding lip tooutline the shelf edge and present an angular trimming anchoringformation of plies of material parallel to the shelf edge to resistslipping of the trimming; and a second reinforcing ply on the insideface of the shelf edge section attached to said edge section throughouta part of the area of the second reinforcing member only leaving afreely movable anchoring area thereof to engage the shelf bottom.

5. A shelf trimming comprising a sheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself, thus forming a shelf top section and a shelf edge section,the material forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, thefirst ply bent sharply away from the shelf top section at a pointremoved from the folded edge thereof and stitched to the top section, toform an outstanding coverless lip, to outline the shelf edge and presentan acutely angular, trimming anchoring formation to resist a tendency onthe part of the trimming to slip from its position on the shelf.

6. A shelf trimming comprising a sheet of material folded longitudinallyon itself, thus forming a shelf top section and a shelf edge section,

' the material forming the edge section reinforced by a second ply, thefirst ply bent sharply away from the shelf top section at a pointremoved from the folded edge thereof and cemented to the top section, toform an outstanding coverless lip, to outline the shelf edge and presentan acutely angular, trimming anchoring formation to resist a tendency onthe part of the trimming to slip from its position on the shelf.

MOSES CAPLAN.

